In which part of the US are there no large cities; and why?

Central West because of the mountains

How do pull factors affect migration decisions?

Have < influence on people living far from their destination

The events on this list had the greatest impact on which aspect of the economy?

The location of manufacturing plants

Why do the Hindus consider the Ganges River to be holy?

It is home to the goddess Ganga

Which of the following is an example of human migration caused by an economic pull factor?

Turkish workers migrated to Germany after 1945 to fill jobs

In 1494, the Pope divided South America between Spain & Portugal which resulted in

colonization of Brazil by Portuguese; rest of area by Spain

A population pyramid, shaped like this picture would suggest

a less developed nation that has a low standard of living

Which set of factors most likely corresponds to a country that is classified as more developed?

life expectancy high; infant mortality rate low

The country of Switzerland maintained its political independence throughout history because

its topography is mountains, which make natural barriers

All of the following are benefits of the Mississippi River to the US economy except

Flooding can affect major urban areas

One of the most important characteristic of the US is

closely connected with the freedom of its citizens

Which statement below is true?

Asia has the highest population.

Which perception best completes the stereotypical ideas of the South?

We have a reliance on agriculture

Which is a consequence of the Columbia Exchange?

Horses and sheep introduced to the Americas

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1
In which part of the US are there no large cities; and why?
Central West because of the mountains
NW because it is too wet
Midwest because it is too far from the coast
SE because it is too hot
2
How do pull factors affect migration decisions?
They affect peoples' movements within a country
Have < influence on people living far from their destination
Generally result from bad things in their home region
Determine which migrants reach their final destination
3
The events on this list had the greatest impact on which aspect of the economy?
The location of manufacturing plants
The location of cottage industries
The number of coastal fisheries
The amount of land under cultivation
4
Which European country is known for fashion and gourmet food?
Afghanistan
Japan
Mexico
France
5
Why do the Hindus consider the Ganges River to be holy?
It is home to the goddess Ganga
It is believed to have sickened many people
It supplies water for millions of people
It has resisted pollution for centuries
6
Which of the following is an example of human migration caused by an economic pull factor?
Turkish workers migrated to Germany after 1945 to fill jobs
E. Berliners crossed into W. Berlin to escape Communism
Puritans migrated to Massachusetts to practice free religion
Afghan refugees fled to Pakistan to escape war
7
How were the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern part of the US formed?
colliding tectonic plates
erosion from heavy rain
solidified volcanic lava
deposited sand from nearby rivers
8
One reason Europeans moved from rural to urban areas in the 1800s was
to receive free benefits from the gov't
to participate in politics
to obtain jobs
to flee religious persecution
9
In 1494, the Pope divided South America between Spain & Portugal which resulted in
English colonization of N. America
colonization of Central Africa by Europeans
sudden collapse of the Aztec & Inca empires
colonization of Brazil by Portuguese; rest of area by Spain
10
A population pyramid, shaped like this picture would suggest
newly industrialized nation; moderate standard of living
more developed nation that has a low standard of living
a less developed nation that has a low standard of living
more developed nation that has a high standard of living
11
Which of the following would be found in a region that had undergone Balkanization?
heavy industrial pollution
many natural resources
several small, hostile states
an increase in population
12
People left Ireland and came to the US in the mid 1800s was because
to escape famine
to escape religions persecution
to excape political persecution
to escape warfare
13
Which set of factors most likely corresponds to a country that is classified as more developed?
life expectancy low; infant mortality rate high
literacy rate high; infant mortality rate high
literacy rate low; life expectancy high
life expectancy high; infant mortality rate low
14
The country of Switzerland maintained its political independence throughout history because
it has political support from the Papacy in Rome
its topography is mountains, which make natural barriers
its language is different than its neighbors
its lack of involvement in major wars
15
All of the following are benefits of the Mississippi River to the US economy except
The river provides the transportation of goods.
State gov't used the water to establish businesses
Flooding can affect major urban areas
Water provides for irrigation for local farmers
16
One type of climate found in the United States but not in Canada is
tundra
marine west coast
tropical wet and dry climate
humid continental
17
One of the most important characteristic of the US is
that the US centers around absence of a democratic system
closely connected with the freedom of its citizens
people under the age of 18 have no rights
we will never have true freedom without an official language
18
Which import does the United States most depend on to increase its industrial productivity?
energy resources
manufactured goods
textiles
computer technology
19
Which statement below is true?
N. America has the world's lowest growth rate.
Asia has the highest population.
Latin America is the most populous region.
Africa has the highest growth rate; soon passed by Oceania
20
The Europeans and Americas were involved in the Columbia Exchange/Triangular Trade exchanging
political and philosophical ideas
plants, animals, and diseases
arms and ammunition
cultural trading, art, music and dance
21
Which of the following is an example of perceptual region?
the European Union
Antarctica
The Commonwealth of Independent States
The Old West
22
Which of the following has a climate that is most affected by a mountain?
Dallas
Vancouver, Canada
Providence, Rhode Island
London, England
23
During the 1980, what contributed most to increases in professional-sector employment in US?
changes in population patterns
improvements in technology
adjustments in defense spending
conflicts with developing countries
24
Which perception best completes the stereotypical ideas of the South?
We are mostly liberal democrats
We have fast-paced urban lifestyles
We have a reliance on agriculture
We support labor unions
25
Which is a consequence of the Columbia Exchange?
American Indians learned about chocolate and corn.
Horses and sheep introduced to the Americas
European settlers brought climate change
New technologies came from Europe and caused an > in people

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